Number of meningitis cases investigated in Kent rises to 20

Figure up from 15, says UK Health Security Agency, as thousands of students to be offered vaccines in coming days The number of cases of meningitis being investigated by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) in Kent has risen to 20, up from 15 previously, the body said on Wednesday. Thousands of students in Kent are to be offered vaccines in the coming days as health chiefs deal with an “unprecedented” and “explosive” outbreak of meningitis. Continue reading...

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Number of suspected meningitis cases rises in UK outbreak - The Straits Times

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Kent meningitis outbreak rises to 20 cases, two young people dead

All of those affected who are currently linked to the outbreak are young adults, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.

Meningitis cases in Kent rise amid 'explosive' outbreak

The number of cases of meningitis being investigated by health officials in the UK linked to Kent has risen to 20, up from 15 previously.

Number of suspected meningitis cases rises in UK outbreak: Official

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Fifteen cases of meningitis have been reported to the UK Health Security Agency.